The Hunchback of Notre Dame Poster

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

G 06/21/1996 Drama, Animation, Family 1h 31m
71%
User
Score
7.0/10
80%
74/100

He dared to dream, he dared to love.

Overview

Isolated bell-ringer Quasimodo wishes to leave Notre Dame tower against the wishes of Judge Claude Frollo, his stern guardian and Paris' strait-laced Minister of Justice. His first venture to the outside world finds him Esmeralda, a kind-hearted and fearless Romani woman who openly stands up to Frollo's tyranny.

Gary Trousdale

Director

Kirk Wise

Director

Irene Mecchi

Screenplay

Tab Murphy

Screenplay

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Top Billed Cast

Tom Hulce

Tom Hulce

Quasimodo (voice)

Demi Moore

Demi Moore

Esmeralda (voice)

Tony Jay

Tony Jay

Frollo (voice)

Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Phoebus (voice)

Charles Kimbrough

Charles Kimbrough

Gargoyle Victor (voice)

Mary Wickes

Mary Wickes

Gargoyle Laverne (voice)

Jane Withers

Jane Withers

Additional Laverne Dialogue (voice)

Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

Gargoyle Hugo (voice)

Paul Kandel

Paul Kandel

Clopin (voice)

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Media

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 2002 DVD/VHS Trailer

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 2002 DVD/VHS Trailer

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 1995 Teaser Trailer

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 1995 Teaser Trailer

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 1996 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 1996 Theatrical Trailer (35mm 4K)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 1997 VHS Trailer

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 1997 VHS Trailer

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Sneak Peek #2 (April 24, 1996)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Sneak Peek #2 (April 24, 1996)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Sneak Peek #1 (February 28, 1996)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Sneak Peek #1 (February 28, 1996)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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Reviews

A review by r96sk

Written on June 30, 2020

I've always enjoyed Disney's <em>'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'</em>.

I love the atmosphere of the film, how fairly dark it is in parts and how lovely the animation looks. There are also many characters to enjoy, from Quasimodo to Esmeralda to Frollo to Phoebus to Clopin. The striking score is truly excellent too.

As for the voice cast, all of those who speak for the aforementioned bring them to life splendidly. Tom Hulce does well in the lead role, while Demi Moore is very good in the role alongside Hulce. Tony Jay is menacing as the antagonist. Credit to Kevin Kline and Paul Kandel too, as well as the three who voice the gargoyles of Victor, Hugo, and Laverne.

All the songs are solid if not massively memorable, with the obvious exception of "The Bells of Notre Dame". It's Alan Me...

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A review by CinemaSerf

Written on August 27, 2023

This is what you might call a "free" adaptation of Victor Hugo's early 19th century tale of 15th Century French evil, bigotry, fear and love. "Quasimodo" is a young gypsy baby seized in Paris by the evil Justice Minister "Frollo". After the timely intervention of the Archdeacon, he is put in the care of the church at the imposing Notre Dame cathedral and grows into manhood - largely ridiculed for his hunchback appearance - charged with ringing the bells. During the annual Festival of Fools, "Quasimodo" takes part, wins and is crowned - much to the annoyance of the Minister who has him flogged. This is where the charming and mysterious "Esmerelda" comes to his rescue and to avoid the pursing "Capt. Phoebus" seeks sanctuary in the church. "Frollo" is besotted with the young girl and mobilise...

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